Help me choose my first watch (Rolex or Omega)

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#50
vixen18 said:
If you like the look of a big watch then 34mm is a great choice. I feel 31mm looks alittle too small. But do try it on. You will be the best judge.

Definitely roman numerals with the date. Such a classic plus I feel it gives the watch a little something else than the stick markers.
Just my two cents.
Good luck deciding and do let us know what you decide.
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Thanks:) I'll visit the store next weekend to look at the different designs and try them..
Yup, will update on this thread after:) thanks!
 
#51
jellyv said:
The Rolex site has only some of what's available. Go to an authorized dealer and look, and ask to see the catalogue. There are tons of other Rolex options. Here's a site that shows the dial options: www.oysterworld.de

The DateJust has many more options that the Date, plus different sizes. There is really no DateJust in 34mm aside from some extremely costs Special Edition DJS: the normal sizes are 26, 31, 36, and now the new 41. So if you're set on 34 it's a Date, or an Air King.

You asked about the date feature on the watch: the magnification of the cyclops--the little glass bubble over the date area--is a Rolex classic feature. If you want a date on a watch, the DJ or Date is certainly the way to go.

About bracelets, the two main ones for the DJ are the Jubilee and the Oyster. There's also a more expensive bracelet called the President. The Jubilee is not offered on the Date, just the DJ (of the two you're considering; it's also available on other Rolexes).

To learn more, start visiting dealers and playing with the watches and talking to salespeople. You can go several times before buying: they're used to that.

My 31mm:
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Thanks for the advice and link!

I'm planning to go to the local store next week to have a look. After reading all the replies on this thread, the watch that I'm first going to try on at the store would be the Rolex oyster perpetual date 34mm SS, white face with Roman. I really like the oyster bracelet from Rolex.
 
#52
suzwarwick said:
I'm thinking of getting the 34mm Rolex myself. In fact, I spent an hour at an authorized dealer the other day, and I still can't make up my mind. I love that size and I think all stainless (or all gold) is nice in the bigger sizes. This watch has limited face choices, however. I'm not normally a fan of diamonds, but I like the diamond face best on this model and it's only available with the fluted bezel. I love the applied Roman faces too (like jellyv's above), also not available in this model.
The date-just has so many great options, but I feel like the 36mm is too big, and the 31mm too small. I have a 5.5 wrist.
Of your choices I would pick the 34mm with the white roman face (I have 2 other watches with white roman faces, so that's why it's not my first choice in this watch). If you have very very tiny wrists I would go with the 31mm.
Good luck and post pictures if you get it!
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I saw the a few oyster perpetual models on the Rolex website that has a pretty combination: one of it is a 34mm steel & white gold, sliver face with diamonds, in Arabic numbers. Given my budget now, I think I can't get that piece:)

Ill will definitely have a look at the datejust models and try them at the store. I'm 5"2 and have a 5 inch wrist, however I like mid to large size watches. So I was thinking about the 34mm. But I will really have to try the sizes out to know how does the 31mm and 34mm look on me.

Thanks, will update you all after visiting the store!
 
#53
I have the roman rhodium face 26 datejust and I originally didn't think I would use the date function. After wearing it a while, it's definitely something I've come to love and use quite often surprisingly! I also love my roman rhodium face and it's a color i definitely recommend to see if u open to it. It's not as crisp and casual as white but not as masculine a black. I love it.

Happy shopping!

EDIT: sorry! I removed some of my previous response once I caught up that u deciding on size and with or without the date only mostly.... Between your choices, 31mm and with the date gets my vote!
 
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#58
What did you end up choosing? I like a white face with either stick or romans and no date. I don't like the look of the date on the watch for some reason, a little cluttered looking and it's just so big, I just like it more simple. Sorry to add any confusion as I know most have suggested getting it with the date. I don't doubt it's more useful to have the date, probably comes in handy, just don't personally care for the look. I also like the 31m, especially on your more petite frame and small wrist. Can't wait to hear what you choose!
 
#60
l.karljohan said:
I saw the a few oyster perpetual models on the Rolex website that has a pretty combination: one of it is a 34mm steel & white gold, sliver face with diamonds, in Arabic numbers. Given my budget now, I think I can't get that piece:)

Ill will definitely have a look at the datejust models and try them at the store. I'm 5"2 and have a 5 inch wrist, however I like mid to large size watches. So I was thinking about the 34mm. But I will really have to try the sizes out to know how does the 31mm and 34mm look on me.

Thanks, will update you all after visiting the store!
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Any decisions? :)
 
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